For the Caterpillar 970 F stvzo Wheel Loader (1992-1999), above-average engine power at 260 hp (194 kW) is paired with above-average weight at 52,470 lb (23.8 t). Another useful figure is bucket capacity at 4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 1992-1999
Weight: 52,470 lb (23.8 t)Engine power: 260 hp (194 kW)Bucket capacity: 4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 5.62 yd³ (4.3 m³)
52,470 lb (23.8 t)Weight
260 hp (194 kW)Engine power
4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)Bucket capacity
5.62 yd³ (4.3 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
9.65 ft (2.94 m)Transport width
11.3 ft (3.43 m)Transport height
28.2 ft (8.6 m)Transport length
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Above average
260 hp (194 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)
Engine power is above the typical figure.
Weight
Above average
52,470 lb (23.8 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)
Weight is above the typical figure.
Bucket capacity
Above average
4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)
Bucket capacity is above the typical figure.
Transport width
Above average
9.65 ft (2.94 m)
Low 5.25 ft (1.6 m)Typical 8.71 ft (2.65 m)High 15.8 ft (4.81 m)
Transport width is above the typical figure.
Transport height
Average
11.3 ft (3.43 m)
Low 7.71 ft (2.35 m)Typical 11.1 ft (3.38 m)High 18.4 ft (5.6 m)
Transport height is close to the typical figure.
Transport length
Above average
28.2 ft (8.6 m)
Low 14.9 ft (4.55 m)Typical 25.2 ft (7.69 m)High 49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Transport length is above the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Capacity
Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Air conditioningNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | 970 F stvzo |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 1992-1999 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power260 hp (194 kW)
Dimensions
Transport height11.3 ft (3.43 m)
Transport length28.2 ft (8.6 m)
Transport width9.65 ft (2.94 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity5.62 yd³ (4.3 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
Weight52,470 lb (23.8 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3306 DITA
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres26.5-25
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Steering modeKL

